THREE Sometimes I went to the faculty offices after hours to study. The offices had only recently closed for the day, so the lights were still on. I made a cup of coffee and set up my books. I studied for only five minutes before I started thinking about Catie.
School would be a big change for Catie, in a good way. For the past few years, she partied with celebrities and shopped in places that most folks can only dream of. Living the life of a student would almost make her average again. I didn’t know how she would handle that. My heart ached for my friend. When I heard my tears hit the textbook, I didn’t bother to wipe them away.
“Anaya?”
I almost jumped out of my skin.
“Hi, Professor Alexander,” I said, absent-mindedly wiping my face with the back of my hand. “I didn’t realize anyone
